170A Cyber Warfare Technician

Core Skills

• cyber operations planning and execution
• defensive cyberspace operations management
• offensive cyberspace operations coordination
• cyber threat analysis
• electronic warfare planning and integration
• CEMA (cyber-electromagnetic activities) synchronization
• risk management and mission impact assessment
• joint and interagency coordination
• technical team leadership
• operational reporting and briefing

Civilian Career Paths

• Cybersecurity
• IT Management
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.